Theory of Change for a Sustainable Natural Rubber Supply Chain
WHAT GPSNR DOES
Member companies publish policies adhering to human rights, environmental protection, adopt grievance mechanism,follow reporting requirements and implementation guidance
Knowledge sharing among all stakeholders, engagement between producers and policy makers, raised awareness of natural systems
Smallholders organisation is encouraged, supported and their participation is expanded to foster diversity and representation, leading to active participation in decision making
Smallholder needs are assessed to identify capacity gaps, projects on livelihoods and productivity are supported; environmental and social labour training is embedded
Traceability and risk assessment solutions are evaluated, benchmarks are defined; resources that fill gaps are developed
Development of mechanisms and frameworks to gather and develop resources, knowledge and capacity throughout the supply chain
THEMATIC AREAS
Alignment to Policy
Framework
Capacity Building
Engaging Regulators
Enhancing Supply
Chain Transparency
Including Smallholders
Shared Responsibilty
OUTCOMES
Land and labour rights are upheld, local community development
Clear differentiation between sustainable and unsustainable natural rubber
Commitments from governments towards good agricultural practices & agencies have high capacity of land-use planning
Smallholders from diverse backgrounds contribute to GPSNR decision making
process and are self organised
Increased farmer organisation, environmental and social practices improve along with smallholder livelihoods
Farmer capacity is developed, incomes are diversified through the implementation of agroforestry and Good Agricultural Practices
All actors are empowered to deploy the right tools for supply chain data Supply chains are mapped, risks are mitigated
Scalable tools and solutions are developed
Local communities have formal redressal mechanisms to ensure checks and balances
IMPACT
ILO conventions, customary land rights, human rights, anti-corruption upheld
Farmer livelihoods improve with access to clean water, sanitation, education healthcare
Healthy functioning natural ecosystems are maintained
Equity in the value chain is maintained with stable wages, small and medium holders rights, gender equity
Rubber based households have improved and resilient livelihoods
DESIRED STATE
Community Rights
• Long-term tenure and use rights to land and forest resources
• Customary land rights and titles are upheld
• No land grabbing
• Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) is upheld
• Indigenous peoples and local community rights upheld
• Fairness is treatment of women and men
• Resilient communities
• Informed choice to produce rubber
• Rubber holder’s rights are upheld
Workers in large, medium and small holdings
• International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions are upheld
• Schools and education are available
• Healthcare is available
• Access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food
• Access to safe drinking water, sanitation and clean air
Institutions and Infrastructure
• Strong legislation
• Enforcement of laws and regulations
• Communities able to seek remedy for grievances
• Access to justice system
• Inclusive process of Land Use Planning
• Green infrastructure
Healthy Functioning Ecosystems & Resilient Agro-ecosystems
• Respect all natural areas and maintain all protected areas
• Respect of landscape connectivity
• Protection and maintenance of wildlife biodiversity
• Ecosystems (including cultivated areas) are dynamic and adaptive
• Integrated land use planning
• Maintenance and enhancement of ecosystems services:
Environmentally Sustainable Supply Chain
• Sustainable plantation management
• Responsible rubber processing
• No use of fire related to land clearing
• Traceable and transparent
Value Chain Equity
• Equitable distribution of value
• True cost of rubber covered
• Living Wages
Rubber- Based Households
• Improved and resilient livelihoods
• Access to financing
• Secure and stable incomes
